Board approves routine resolutions and fund transfers; LTFM levy and Safe Schools resolution adopted

The Central Public Schools Board took formal action on multiple routine items during its May 18 meeting.

Key results: the board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda (which included personnel actions and new hires). Trustees accepted several community donations earmarked for athletics and school programming. The board approved two FY26 capital fund transfers (a $152,000 transfer and a $70,000 transfer) that staff said were required ahead of the audit to reduce findings.

Trustees also approved the Minnesota State High School League membership resolution, agreeing to associated fees for athletics participation, and affirmed the district
ssessment of its share of the Southwest Metro Intermediate District LTFM levy in the amount of $190,140 for FY27. The board approved a Safe Schools levy resolution through Southwest Metro; discussion noted that any School Resource Officer costs referenced in the intermediate district budget would fund SROs at the intermediate-district level, not a district-operated SRO program at Central.

Most votes were recorded by voice; where resolution roll calls were taken, the transcript records each trustee signaling assent. The board set its next meeting for June 22 at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned.

Summary of formal actions taken (as recorded in meeting):
- Approve agenda — motion by Chair; second by Creger; voice vote passed.
- Approve consent agenda (incl. new hires) — motion by Ericson; second by Crayals; voice vote passed.
- Accept gifts totaling several thousand dollars for athletics and classrooms — approved.
- FY26 capital projects fund transfer — $152,000 — approved.
- FY26 capital fund transfer — $70,000 — approved.
- MSHSL membership resolution — approved.
- FY27 LTFM levy (Southwest Metro) — $190,140 — approved.
- FY27 Safe Schools resolution (Southwest Metro) — approved.

The meeting adjourned following routine business and discussion of graduation logistics.